Nails
How long does gel polish last, and how do you look after it?
Gel polish usually lasts 2-3 weeks. We explain what affects how long it lasts, how to look after it day to day and why it should be removed at the salon.
Nails
Nail Services
Nail extensions, gel polish, classic manicure and nail art: elegant, well-kept nails shaped to your taste.
- Personalised protocol
- Expert, qualified practitioners
- Nişantaşı, near Osmanbey metro
At Parla Deniz Aesthetic, our beauty salon in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, nail care covers classic manicures, gel polish, nail extensions and nail art. You leave with neat, gleaming nails in the shape, length and colour chosen for you. Every appointment is planned around your nails, your everyday routine and the look you love.
These services are for anyone who likes their nails to look cared for every day, wants to save time before a busy week, is looking for a design for a special occasion, or simply wants a quiet hour to themselves. We never rush a session: the attention given to your hands is the most enjoyable part of the experience.
How a session works
Every appointment begins with a short chat. We look at your nails as they are today and talk through the length, shape and colour you would like. Then we carry on with the service you have chosen. If you are torn between the two, our post on nail extensions or gel polish can help you decide.
Classic manicure
- Any old polish is gently removed.
- Nails are filed to the shape and length you prefer.
- Cuticles are softened and neatly tidied.
- Your hands are moisturised, with a short hand massage.
- Polish is applied, if you would like it.
Gel polish
- The nail surface is cleaned and prepared.
- A base coat goes on first, then colour in thin layers.
- Each layer is set under an LED or UV lamp.
- A glossy or matte top coat finishes the look.
Your gel polish is fully dry when you leave, so you can get straight back to your day.
Nail extensions
Nail extensions build the length and shape you want using a material applied over your natural nail.
- Your natural nails are cleaned, shaped and prepared.
- The extension material is applied layer by layer and set.
- Each nail is shaped to the form you want and the surface is smoothed.
- The set is finished with colour, nail art or a natural-looking finish.
As your nails grow, a gap appears between the natural nail and the extension. This is filled at your infill appointments.
Nail art
Nail art is the patterns, fine lines and embellishments added on top of gel polish or extensions. From a single minimal line to a design for a special occasion, you are welcome to share pictures you like with us before your appointment.
How long it takes and how often
Timings depend on the service you choose, the condition of your nails and your design. As a general guide:
- Gel polisharound 40 minutes to 1 hour
- Nail extensions, first setaround 1.5-2 hours
- Nail extension infillusually 45-75 minutes
For a classic manicure, we will let you know the timing when you book.
Gel polish usually lasts 2-3 weeks. For nail extensions, an infill is usually recommended every 2-3 weeks. How quickly your nails grow and how much you use your hands will affect these intervals. We plan and carry out every appointment to a personalised protocol, and we settle on the routine that suits your nails together with you.
Preparation and aftercare
Before your appointment
- If you are wearing old gel polish or extensions, please do not scrape or pull them off at home. Let us remove them at the salon, and mention it when you book so we can plan the right amount of time.
- If you have a design in mind, you can send us pictures by email beforehand.
- If you have a cut, irritation or anything else on your hands we should know about, please let us know in advance.
After your appointment
- With gel polish, we suggest avoiding very hot water for the first 24 hours.
- Wear gloves when washing up or cleaning.
- Apply cuticle oil or hand cream regularly.
- Try not to use your nails as tools, for example to open cans or scrape off labels.
- With extensions, keeping to your infill schedule makes lifting and breakage less likely.
- When it is time for removal, come back to the salon: pulling extensions off at home puts strain on your natural nails.
For more ways to protect your extensions between appointments, see our post on nail extension aftercare.
Please check with us first
Nail services are cosmetic care carried out on the surface of the nail. Even so, in some situations it is better to postpone, or to speak to your doctor first. Please message us before your appointment if:
- There is redness, swelling, or a change in colour or texture on or around the nail
- You have an open wound, cut or irritation on your hands
- You have reacted to polish, gel or acrylic products before
- You have a known blood sugar or circulation condition
In these cases we may postpone the session and suggest you speak to your doctor first. We want your nails to look good in the long run too, and postponing an appointment is never a problem for us.
Visiting Istanbul?
If you are staying in or near Nişantaşı, send us a message with your dates and we will suggest what fits your stay. You are welcome to message us in English. If you are wearing old gel polish or extensions, just mention it when you message so we can plan the right amount of time.
Why Parla Deniz Aesthetic
- HygieneOur metal tools are cleaned and disinfected after every guest. Files, buffers and wooden sticks are single-use. Manicure bowls are cleaned and refreshed for each guest, and the work table and lamp are wiped down between appointments.
- One-to-one attentionWe plan our appointments so you are neither kept waiting nor hurried. Throughout your session, our attention is on you alone.
- Expert, qualified practitionersYour nail services are carried out by our expert team, all qualified practitioners with documented training in this field, who explain each step and look after your comfort throughout.
- Clear communicationWe explain which service suits you, how long it will take and how to care for your nails afterwards.
- A calm settingSpend a quiet hour away from the crowds at our salon on Vali Konağı Caddesi in Nişantaşı.
For appointments and questions, simply message us and we will find a time that suits you.
By service
Which manicure or nail extension service is right for you?
If you are unsure, we choose the right one together in the short chat at the start of your appointment.
Classic manicure
Your nails are shaped, your cuticles tidied and your hands finished with a short massage, for a simple, cared-for look.
Gel polish
Colour is set in thin layers under a lamp, you leave with your polish fully dry, and it usually lasts 2-3 weeks.
Nail extensions
The length and shape you want are built over your natural nail, then topped up at infill appointments as your nails grow.
Nail art
From a single minimal line to a special-occasion design, the pattern you like is added on top of gel polish or extensions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does gel polish damage your nails?
Applied well and removed properly at the salon, gel polish is less likely to wear down your nails. What really strains the nail surface is scraping or peeling it off at home. That is why we remove it for you at the salon, taking care of your natural nails.
How long does gel polish last?
It usually lasts 2-3 weeks. This varies with your nails, how much you use your hands and how you look after them afterwards.
How long does a first set of nail extensions take?
A first set takes around 1.5-2 hours, depending on the length, shape and design you choose. Infill appointments after that are shorter.
How often do nail extensions need an infill?
Usually every 2-3 weeks. If your nails grow quickly or you use your hands a lot, a slightly shorter gap can help, and we will plan a routine that suits you together.
How do you clean your tools?
Our metal tools are cleaned and disinfected after every guest. Files, buffers and wooden sticks are single-use, and manicure bowls are cleaned and refreshed for each guest.
Can I bring a photo of a design I like?
Of course. You are welcome to send your pictures by email before your appointment. We will talk through what works for your nail shape and length, and suggest the version that suits you best.
There is redness or discolouration around my nail. Can I still come in?
Please message us first and we will look at it together. If there is redness, swelling, discolouration or an open wound on or around the nail, we may postpone the session and suggest you speak to your doctor first.
I am only in Istanbul for a few days. Can I still book?
Yes. Message us with your dates and the service you have in mind, and we will suggest what fits your stay.
Appointments
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Our phone and WhatsApp numbers will be listed here soon; until then, you can email us.
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